Leo
Born between: July 23rd - August 22nd
The Leo symbol is a lion and the attributes are mimicked by those born under the Leo star sign as they are proud, strong characters who are passionate leaders which unfortunately may be perceived as bossy.
If you are feeling low, give yourself a shake. No Lion should ever take too bleak a view of the situation, as the Sun is always on your side and today you have the Moon and Venus pulling for you too. Look beneath the surface to find out what a loved one's motivations really are. Once you know you will be free to act more constructively. Keep your mind on positive topics, even if you are delving into the subconscious motivations. A raft of celestials in fiery Aries will lift your confidence and give you a broader perspective. Empowering colours are rose quartz and yellow ochre. Lucky numbers are 14 and 23.
Mercury retrograde in your ninth house of travel and adventure slows your pace for the next three weeks. Travel is not what it used to be, now that we have entered a new age of *increased security*, but of course, this is for our benefit. Haha. Those of you involved in higher education, publishing, religion or other cultural pursuits may be frustrated by red tape... just take a deep breath and have patience. Read more on Mercury retrograde! Favourable colours are chestnut brown and rich maroon. Lucky numbers are 25 and 27.
What you have to say is important, but more can mean less. Don't let your irritability show, or everyone might get overheated, or infected. After all, there's no communication if no-one is listening. The Moon and Saturn advise you to be clear and detached, and think in terms of a long term outcome, perhaps a partnership. Uplifting influences are in the air today, but there is a danger of missing them if you're too full of your own ideas. Favourable colours are red garnet and silvery grey. Lucky numbers are 7 and 9.
The cosmos is under stress today, making you impatient with loved ones. Friends could be on the edge of their seats and wide awake. Avoid making hasty comments or leaping impulsively into battle with guns blazing. Be on the look out for adventure, but nothing too extreme. Saturn's restraining hand will modify religious extremism, but may make travel risky. Either way it will focus you on essentials. Favourable colours are blue sapphire and antique silver. Lucky numbers are 9 and 11.
Your feelings will be more intense in coming weeks and jealousy could be a problem, since you will expect absolute commitment from your paramour. Any hint of the situation getting out of your control will make you feel insecure. Be aware of your needs, but do not overreact, or magnify tiny matters out of all proportion. Today it may not be easy to express what you are thinking or feeling. Why not draw or write down your important messages in pictures? Images speak volumes. Propitious colours are lemon and rose. Lucky numbers are 7 and 22.
Keeping your stamina high is crucial now, as the work is piling up. You need to watch your diet, not in the sense of eating less, but eating more sensibly. Give yourself food that is going to be of positive benefit rather than pulling your energy down. If you feel you are not getting the recognition you deserve for your labours, crack on anyway. Your moment will come. It could be tonight, when Venus and Neptune combine in your house of the beloved! Favourable colours are chocolate brown and dove grey. Lucky numbers are 13 and 73.
This is a good day for work, money and making social connections, but don't expect miracles. Be straightforward, sensible and down to earth. The positive side of the picture is that your energy will focus on becoming more structured and organized. Jupiter and Uranus now in fiery Aries mark a tendency for growth and expansion, which is great for personal confidence but can also lead to over indulgences getting out of hand. Your desires could start to manifest! Fortunate colours are creamy yellow and indian red. Lucky numbers are 18 and 27.
Although it has been quite a tense situation in the world lately, the Lion's life is picking up! The Moon in sexy Sagittarius forms a beautiful aspect with the mighty Sun in dynamic Aries , then does it again with fortunate Jupiter only hours later. Because the fire signs are set alight, fiery Leo will benefit. Fortunate circumstances bring honour, recognition and just plain good luck. Your ambitions and goals expand, with an excellent chance for success. Creative energy rules! Fortunate colours are scarlet and gold. Lucky numbers are 5 and 9.
Romantic purrings are intense, but don't let jealousy spoil your fun. Insecurity looms, but do you really want to be in control? Learn to be more confident and all will flow more smoothly. Despite the cosmic displays, relationships are improving. Resources could be drawn to you. Fortunate Jupiter and surprising Uranus in your house of spiritual and cultural growth boost your self esteem. Travel is in the air. Romantic colours are velvety green and bright gold. Lucky numbers are 8 and 23.
Suddenly feeling more confident? Lions need to spread their wings in the weeks ahead, so you should consider all manner of possibilities. It's time to take up a wider range of interests and to get out of the rut. You seem to have stronger opinions than usual, and are keen to tell everyone about them. You may well be on the right track, but sounding self-righteous can be a danger. Don't assume you are the only one who is right, or it will go down like a lead balloon. Favourable colours are honeysuckle and mulberry. Lucky numbers are 18 and 22.
A fiery Aries Sun from today will coax you from your den. Buoyant and enthusiastic, it will bring more stimulating company your way and even the chance to travel. Surprising developments urge you to find some way of broadening your horizons. Now is the time make up your mind what will be good for you in the long term. Planning is the name of the game. An older friend, perhaps a neighbour or a sibling, will pitch in with advice. Read more on the Equinox. Favourable colours are lilac and neon red. Lucky numbers are 9 and 18.
Your heart is in the right place under the lovely Libran Moon, so you can iron out difficulties, soothe ruffled feathers and generally put your best diplomatic foot forward. If you are trying to sell anything or get your views across, charm will be your greatest asset. New friends in your life may be fun, but they may not be as steady as you need. Take them as they come, and be prepared to let them go when they want. At the first whiff of possessiveness they will be off. Ideal colours are banana and burgundy. Lucky numbers are 3 and 21.
Tonight's Super Moon in Virgo is at perigee, promising a rare and wonderful cosmic spectacle, but putting pressure on your financial situation. You know you are not going to feel emotionally secure until you get your finances in shipshape order, so be aware that partners may have a slightly different agenda. Your priority is to protect your own back as much as possible. Then you can fit in with whatever joint or cooperative schemes are important. Prosperous colours are pale green and tourmaline. Lucky numbers are 2 and 8.
Leo is a truly loyal sign, but loyalty sometimes becomes possessiveness. If you cage them they will one day escape. But if you can trust enough to set them free, they will gladly come back to you. Clinging doesn't work in the long run. If you can't quite make up your mind what you want, or what your commitments should be, it's only a blip. Step back briefly until you feel clear again. The Equinox should release the pressure, after the amazing Full Moon tomorrow. Beneficial colours are avocado green and passionfruit. Lucky numbers are 18 and 19.
With the Moon still in your sign as the day begins, you'll be flying high and the centre of everyone's admiring gaze -- which is as it should be. However, as the day draws on and the Moon pulls into picky Virgo, watch that you don't fall with a crash. Turn your mind to money tonight, and remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Fortunate colours are rose pink and moonlight blue. Lucky numbers are 37 and 9.
The Moon in your sign makes a beautiful aspect with communicative Mercury and generous Jupiter, so the cosmos is really pulling for you, dear Leo. Favoured subjects for discussion include long distance travel, international business, or diplomatic endeavours, cultural events, court decisions, higher education, advanced training, study or use of foreign languages, religious or political interests, publishing, direct-mail promotions, or advertising. Favourable colours are burnished gold and dark green. Lucky numbers are 9 and 18.
After an emotional night, the cosmos ebbs and flows like the tide. The day wakes up with the Moon is secretive Cancer, but as time flows on the Moon leaps up and dives into Leo, the sign of signs! Lions are sensitive to the undercurrents in the emotional atmosphere, so early on you should take time out in your own company to unwind. But later in the day the bells begin to ring and the fat lady starts to sing, so you will be back to your old self. Fabulous news could come tonight, perhaps from overseas, or connected with some cultural matter. Fabulous colours are lime and gold. Lucky numbers are 1 and 9.
With the moody Moon sailing through your twelfth house of secrets and sorrows, the ups and downs of life are more emotionally disturbing than usual. Work is likely to be obstructive and actions you take in the spirit of overcoming tradition seem somehow out of joint. Someone seems to be working against you behind the scenes, so don't try to fight it today, spend time in a quiet place rebuilding your energies and recharging your spiritual batteries. Later in the week your fire will be burning hot again, and problems will vanish in a wisp of smoke. Empowering colours are magnetic blue and sterling silver. Lucky numbers are 4 and 9.
Don't expect much generosity or support from friends and teammates, Leo. It would be better to work on your own. But instead of griping, see how you can use the time wisely to achieve your goals. Focus on narrow tasks that require attention to detail. Practical, organised Saturn will help concentrate your mind. Though it may not be exactly stimulating. Keep working away at what you want. There is healing in the air. Healing colours are sea green and blue sapphire. Lucky numbers are 12 and 17.
You are entering a new phase of change, so your partner may not always come up to your expectation. But you'll be in the mood to forgive and forget today. Being gentle with those close will do the trick. Venus is doing wonders for your relationships. You are putting out highly attractive vibes. So that special person may come round sooner than you think, and you will be much in demand out on the wider social scene. In the times ahead, your ideas and methods will suddenly become more independent or avant garde. More on Uranus in Aries. Favourable colours are pure white and deep purple. Lucky numbers are 8 and 9.
Relationships have been more of a struggle recently. At times you may have felt you no longer had the cheerful company you once had. But with Uranus moving into fiery Aries tonight and the Moon in communicative Gemini, you can still cut a commanding figure at parties! Just don't let your social ambitions push you into overstretching yourself financially or in other ways. Fortunate colours are old gold and red wine. Lucky numbers are 9 and 21.
If you claim complete control over cash or love, it may not get you the results you want. Being right does not necessarily mean you win, and a push-pull situation becomes a waste of energy. Good news is in the wind and it could lead to the improvements you are after. But is it wise to make long term commitments right now? Wait till the dust settles and you will be clearer. Positive colours are sunflower yellow and rose pink. Lucky numbers are 10 and 11.
You need to give each other much more space, Leo. Possessiveness on one side will only push the other into flying for freedom. Not that there is anything new in this. But you will notice a different atmosphere in intimate relationships in coming weeks. Try not to over react. Liberating colours are aquamarine and chrysoprase. Lucky numbers are 7 and 9.
Are you standing on solid rock when everyone else is flapping in the wind? You do need to stand your ground over financial matters but you also need to be flexible. Compromise where necessary to get agreement. Your penetrating mind is delving into areas that other people find obscure. What you discover may be unsettling initially, but you will be liberated by what you come to know about yourself. Fortunate colours are green velvet and buckskin. Lucky numbers are 18 and 36.
Lions are ruled by the Sun, and noted for their sunny good humour. You might need it today, Leo! Be sure to have fun, no matter how grumpy everyone else gets. Grab a couple of hours off during the day to be amused and entertained. Gloss over any unpleasantness or differences. You can always come back to them another day. You may over indulge and expand as a result. But why not let yourself be thoroughly and gloriously lazy. Favourable colours are parrot green and brilliant red. Lucky numbers are 4 and 5.
Now that the adventurous Moon has swept into fiery Aries, you'll cheer up again as life instantly gets better. Your intuition is working well, so you can look ahead and know a little of what is coming. Mixing with different kinds of friends, those of a religion or culture other than your own, will cheer you up. Avoid people who are too negative. Let your feet wander... and let your imagination soar. Inspiring colours are cherry red and chocolate. Lucky numbers are 8 and 9.
Maybe you need to take a few risks, Leo. The cosmic influences reveal that your life could have broader horizons. No need to get so highly strung! Take projects one at a time. If you let your thoughts get too scattered, they will chase each other around your head. Then you'll end up prowling in circles. Grrr. Fortunate colours are amber and burgundy. Lucky numbers are 4 and 11.
Your feelings are more intense than usual under the Pisces New Moon, Lions. Doesn't that tell you what you need to know about your intimate partnership? Lay your cards on the table in private, firmly but tactfully. This will set you up for a better mutual understanding in the future. Less praise may be coming your way in the workplace than you might wish, but take pride in what you do for its own sake. Be your own morale booster. Advantageous colours are sea green and golden wheat. Lucky numbers are 8 and 17.
Who can be there for you, Leo? Give a wide berth to grumblers and bores. Look for the ones you trust, who have been there for you in the past. You may have strong feelings that you are keeping to yourself, so even close comrades may find it difficult to know quite what runs below the surface in you. Favourable colours are bright green and silvery grey. Lucky numbers are 19 and 21.
In top social form, you will be charming the birds off the trees and feeling popular. You will certainly not be short of admirers, social invitations or compliments for a few weeks with Venus in your opposite sign. So make the most of the good times, and have fun. It will boost your morale and your status. You will find yourself saying what you think will please, not necessarily what you feel, which could cause problems in the long term. Favourable colours are burnished gold and electric blue. Lucky numbers are 7 and 21.
It will be easy to know where you stand as the Moon glides through your seventh house, which rules open enemies as well as best friends. Whether you are in competition with a worthy opponent or spending the afternoon with your better half, there is no question about the relationship. Harmony and understanding can be promoted by trying to see things from another's perspective. Fortunate colours are blossom pink and spring green. Lucky numbers are 24 and 43.